🔴Wed Live: I Address Your Questions on Relationship OCD (ROCD)

In today's part 7 ROCD Q&A, I dive deep into the world of Relationship OCD, addressing the most challenging questions Christians face in dating, romance and marriage. If you've ever struggled with intrusive thoughts, anxiety about relationships, or fear of making the wrong choice, this broadcast is for you.

I address a number of areas:
- Understanding Relationship OCD and the 7 Distortions
- Breaking Free from Perfectionism in Romantic Relationships
- Overcoming Anxiety and Intrusive Thoughts
- Breaking through the "God distortions" that flare up with ROCD.
- Dealing with Self-Image and Personal Insecurities

Critical Questions Answered:
- The trap of chasing the "perfect one for me"?
- Can I overcome relationship anxiety?
- What if I have thoughts about an ex or past relationships?
- How do cultural differences impact my relationship?
- How do I handle unrequited love?
- Can I trust my feelings about a potential spouse?

Drawing from my own journey of overcoming Relationship OCD, I provide compassionate, practical advice that goes beyond surface-level Christian relationship guidance. Learn how to move forward with faith by facing your fears and breaking through avoidance patterns. Whether you're single, dating, engaged, or married, this broadcast offers hope, healing, and practical strategies for breaking free from Relationship OCD.

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0:00 Intro
8:25 Why This Subject Is So Important to Me
18:40 The New Book Is Available!
19:07 The 7 Distortions of OCD
23:00 Prophecy & Relationship OCD
29:32 Classic Christian OCD - Not God's Will?
36:50 I Don't Have Peace!
45:18 Romantic Relationships Terrify Me - Am I Called To Be Single?
1:10:05 Dance Break
1:13:05 Struggle With Intrusive Thoughts When I am Calm
1:14:05 ROCD Feels Reasonable & Responsible
1:19:40 ROCD & Marrying Someone From A Different Culture
1:25:40 I Can't Get Over My Unrequited Love
1:32:32 Dating / Marrying Another Denomination
1:36:35 Getting Back Together With An Ex and I'm Terrified
1:40:52 Deep Self Hatred About My Appearance - Feel Unlovable
1:49:32 ROCD & Dating at 57
1:54:25 I Don't Know How To Have a Godly Relationship